Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
About The Position
In this apprenticeship you will follow a Mechanical pathway, learning the science behind how we produce sugar and how we design, analyse, manufacture, and maintain our mechanical and electrical equipment and highly automated programmable control systems. This includes learning a broad range of mechanical areas including pumps, gearboxes, pipework, bearings as well as learning some electrical biased subjects such as, valves, actuators, isolation and high voltage distribution. A 48-month programme, following a recognised Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Standard . During the scheme you will be gaining site based practical experience, in readiness to move into a Mechanical Technician role. During your scheme, you will be working from our Newark factory site , 5-days a week, Monday-Friday, 8 hours each day. When you move into a Mechanical Technician role you may then need to work a 12-hour shift pattern comprising of day and night shifts. This includes working some weekends and bank holidays. The scheme gives you the opportunity to: Gain a solid knowledge of maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment. Knowledge and understanding of engineering theories and principles. Understand the systems and procedures to work safely and efficiently. Develop the behavioural skills to be a great team member.
Requirements
- You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 5/C or above which must include Maths, English and a Science.
- Candidates with an existing Level 3 qualification in Engineering or A Levels in Maths and Physics may also be considered for the Level 4 qualification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
